After learning how to swim, Paulana Lamonier, nurtured her love for swimming and became inspired to help others overcome their fear of water and the stereotypes that say that Black people don't swim. Our founder, Anastasia White, had the honor of hosting Paulana in this important discussion.

Our swimsuits bear a quiet inspiration in their names. They allude to Black women whose lives continue to serve as validation and inspiration for me while bringing crescent bleu™ to life. For the first time, I’m sharing the personal significance behind a select few.

Anastasia was in conversation with the always stunning Arame Fall, LA model and inspiring beauty. We're excited to feature this exchange with Arame in v1 of Luminaries: Inspiring Interviews, highlighting women who embody the fullness of self that we celebrate. Read on to know more about Arame's path to modeling, her roots, her artistic endeavors and much more.